Atlanta’s Guide to Events, Music, Food, Arts, & Culture
CURRENT ISSUE: VOL. 55 • NO. 11 • September 2026
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2026
Shaky Knees Festival
Shaky Knees Festival returns to Atlanta September 18-20, 2026, at Piedmont Park. The festival is sold-out, however, there is a waitlist for tickets
Events
Mock Of Ages - Def Leppard Tribute Band at MadLife,
Cost: From $32.75
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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09/12/2026 12:30 AM
Prog Power After Party at The Loft,
Cost: Free
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09/12/2026 2:00 AM
Exhibitions at Reeves House Visual Arts (Saturdays),
Cost: Free
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09/12/2026 4:00 AM
Exhibitions at Atlanta History Center (Saturdays),
Cost: Free for Members, $27 Non-Members
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09/12/2026 5:00 AM
Exhibitions at Marietta Cobb Museum of Art (Saturdays)
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Cost: $10, members free
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Cost: $10, members free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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09/12/2026 7:00 AM
Exhibitions at Hammonds House Museum (Saturdays),
Cost: $5 students, $10 general admission
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09/12/2026 7:00 AM
Exhibitions at Johnson Lowe Gallery (Saturdays),
Cost: Free
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09/12/2026 7:00 AM
Exhibitions at The Sun ATL (Saturdays),
Cost: Free
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Cost: Free
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09/12/2026 7:00 AM
Exhibitions at Oglethorpe University Museum of Art (Saturdays),
Cost: Free
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09/12/2026 8:00 AM
Exhibitions at Zuckerman Museum of Art (Saturdays),
Cost: Free
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09/12/2026 8:00 AM
RevWise Motorcycle Riding Academy at Atlanta Motor Speedway,
Cost: $100+
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09/12/2026 8:00 AM
NOPI Nationals at Atlanta Motor Speedway,
Cost: Check Site
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09/12/2026 8:00 AM
After Dark 90s-00s R&B at Punch Bowl Social,
Cost: No Cover
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09/12/2026 8:00 AM
Coffee & Chrome,
Cost: Free
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09/12/2026 8:30 AM
Sandy Springs Farmers Market at City Springs,
Cost: Free
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09/12/2026 8:30 AM
Bike Drive at Peachtree Road Farmers Market ,
Cost: Free
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09/12/2026 8:30 AM
Critter Fun Day at Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary,
Cost: $50
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09/12/2026 9:00 AM
9/11 Memorial Ride 2026,
Cost: $20 for Motorcycles (no passengers); $30 for bikes with passengers; $30 for all other vehicles (Jeeps, cars, trucks) You MUST be registered and have a wristband to participate in the ride.
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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09/12/2026 9:00 AM
Exhibitions at Children's Museum (Saturdays),
Cost: $17.95 non-member
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09/12/2026 9:30 AM
Red Light Running Society: Run or Walk Every SATURDAY,
Cost: Free
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09/12/2026 9:30 AM
Exhibitions at High Museum (Saturdays),
Cost: Members Free, $18.50 Not Yet Members
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Cost: Members Free, $18.50 Not Yet Members
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09/12/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Carlos Museum (Saturdays),
Cost: Free - $8 (see site)
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09/12/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Fernbank (Saturdays),
Cost: $25.95 w/Senior and Child Discounts
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09/12/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Swan Coach House (Saturdays),
Cost: Free
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09/12/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Dekalb History Center - (Saturdays),
Cost: Free. Donations appreciated.
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09/12/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Center for Puppetry Arts: (Saturdays),
Cost: Included with Regular Admission - $16.50
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Cost: Included with Regular Admission - $16.50
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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09/12/2026 10:00 AM
Stand Up Comedy Class at Laughing Skull Lounge,
Cost: $450.00
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09/12/2026 10:00 AM
Scout Day – Cub Scout Computing Wolves Adventure Workshop,
Cost: $15-$20
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09/12/2026 10:00 AM
Ph.D. in Business Administration Information Session,
Cost: Free
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09/12/2026 10:00 AM
HYLO Fitness Grand Opening & Wellness Shop + Stroll,
Cost: Free admission and parking
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09/12/2026 10:00 AM
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09/12/2026 7:30 PM
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